Sarasota Mental Health Program | North Port Veteran Family Support

5 Ways to Help Support Veterans

April 25, 2023

Would you like to know a few tangible ways to help veterans in the Sarasota community?

Well, we’re glad you share our enthusiasm, and there are many ways to assist former/active service members. Whether you’re inclined to help elderly vets who are sick in the hospital or lend support to active troops, your efforts won’t be in vain. Here are five ways you can make a major difference with just a small investment of time and effort.

What are Common Mental Health Concerns for Veterans?

March 23, 2023

How much do you know about the mental health struggles of America’s veterans?

It’s no secret that this is an enormous obstacle, but many of us can’t fathom the full magnitude of the problem. In fact, it’s one of the most consistent issues we focus on as volunteers at SRQ Vets. We see a lot of debilitating mental health ailments among our benefactors around Sarasota, but the issues of anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and loneliness are ubiquitous these days.

Self-Care Tips for Veterans

November 29, 2022

According to numerous studies, anxiety, depression, and PTSD are some of the most common conditions US veterans suffer. Those who have served in the military are more likely to suffer from mental health concerns and conditions.

Activities for Veterans Suffering from PTSD

November 9, 2022

While there’s still a great deal of misinformation regarding PTSD, over 350 million people worldwide have returned from active tours of duty and are currently afflicted with the disorder. While there are many psychotherapy outlets for veterans to reach out to, many alternative forms of help are currently being explored to offer help to those who have been afflicted by the trauma of the experience. Some of these we’ll be discussing at length today.

Vanessa Guillen Act Explained

October 10, 2022

In this post, we have to discuss yet another difficult topic, one that affects many military service members. Specifically, we want to examine the recent “I am Vanessa Guillen Act,” which criminalizes sexual harassment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Veterans: The Wounds We Don’t See

August 19, 2022

Our collective hearts sink every time we see a veteran dealing with a form of disability. It reminds us that no matter how involved and wrapped up we sometimes get in our own lives, there are those who are making sacrifices to ensure our freedom and domestic tranquility as people. Even more tragic are the wounds that we can’t see on the surface. The mental health of our veterans is a growing concern, as is the number of cases involving TBI.

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